Hey guys! I’m back with another fun post for April Rhodes Heritage + Arizona After blog tour. For this post I chose to put together an outfit that is a little out of my comfort zone, turned closet staple! I’m so excited to share it with you.
For the top I used Megan Nielsen’s Briar Tee (part of the Project Sew My Style line up for the month of June) using a knit from the Heritage Collection called Father Totem. I love how soft Art Gallery Fabric knits are! This print has a really cool vibe; it’s neutral but still has a slight pattern to it. I quickly and easily pictured it as an easy t-shirt paired with jeans (or culottes in this case!).
The Briar Tee is quick to sew up, I shortened mine slightly. It does have the high low hem but you can’t see it because it’s tucked in. (See photo above for hemline). I really like the look of this hemline because it adds a little bit of drama to an otherwise basic tee. I omitted the pocket on my version, but technically sewed version 3 of this pattern. I really love it!
Okay, now for these culottes! This is one of the new Named Clothing patterns: the Ninni Culottes. This is the part of my outfit that is a little outside of my fashion comfort zone, but there was something about them that drew me right in. I love the easy elastic waist, and the chicness of culottes in general. I decided to give them a go, and was pleasantly surprised.
I used a super soft rayon chambray I picked up at a local Joann’s store, and I think it’s a perfect match. I love that these pants pair well with most tops in my wardrobe too. Just make sure you don’t ask my husband what his opinion is of these culottes! For the most part, my rule of thumb goes like this: if my husband is not a fan of an item I’ve made, it means I did something right. (He’s my toughest critic).
They too are a quick sew, and easy to put together. I love how cool they are to wear in the heat of summer, plus the elastic waist band for optimal comfort. (Secret pajamas!).
Thanks for reading along! Stay tuned for one more project coming at you next week for this tour. Meanwhile, make sure to keep up with the rest of the tour:
June 28th – The Sara Project
June 30th – I Love You Sew!
July 5th – A mini Instagram loop all about Arizona After, with 5 surprise makers! Head to my IG feed around 5pm EST on this day to find the kick off post and follow all 5 makers for a chance to win fabric!!!!
July 7th – TBA – Surprise blog! 😉
July 10th – The Sara Project
July 12th – Sew To Speak
July 13th – A mini Instagram loop, this time all about Heritage, with 5 surprise makers! Head to my IG feed around 5pm EST for another chance to win fabric!!!!
July 17th – Threadbear Garments
July 19th – A second mini Instagram loop featuring Arizona After. Head to my IG feed around 5pm EST on this date for a chance to win fabric!
July 21st – Bad Nana’s Bandanas
July 24th – Willow And Stitch
July 26th – Mister Domestic
July 28th – Last mini Instagram loop featuring Heritage, with 5 surprise makers! Head to my IG feed, 5pm EST and follow all 5 makers for the last chance to win fabric!
July 31st – Recap of all the amazingness!
The Sara Project 
Comfy looking outfit! 🙂
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This is such a gorgeous outfit! Your makes are all gorgeous.
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You are so kind!! Thanks!
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waauw, they are awesome!!! I love them! I also was hesitating about culottes but made myself a pair (using another pattern though) that I really really love! Around that time the collection with this Ninni Culottes was launched and I’m eyeing this pattern ever since! Great to see this absolutely fabulous version!!
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Thanks so much Barbara!! Glad you like them too! They are so comfy to wear! What pattern did you make? 💕
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I made the Nina Culotte by Compagnie M, but changed a little bit on the pattern to have a longer and little less wide model 🙂 (still wide enough though ;-)) (if you’d be interested, this is the post about it: https://lilliepawillie.wordpress.com/2017/03/11/sew-challenge-2-1-a-k-a-de-pamperbroek-en-2-2-de-oef-nina/) I must say you have such a nice blog!! I am going to come back this evening (when my kids will finally sleep 😉 to read some more! Love your style!
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